IT Research Project 2

Unit code: NIT6002 | Study level: Postgraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
City Campus
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
VU Brisbane
VU Sydney
NIT6001 - IT Research Project 1; or
NEF6001 - Research Project Part A
Completion of at least 144 credit points. NEF6001 Research Project Part A (NEF6001 is only an option for NMIT students who have already enrolled in or completed this unit. Option is open until Jan 2025)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
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Overview

The IT Research Project 2 unit is designed for marking the pinnacle of IT students' programming and research expertise, encompassing diverse IT techniques like computer vision, natural language processing, blockchain, cyber security, data mining, database design, etc. Whenever possible, projects are sourced from industry partners, establishing a vital link between academic learning and real-world IT challenges. Its primary objectives are to establish a robust foundation for students to address specific research challenges, enhance their skills in theoretical application, problem-solving, and communication, and fortify other essential professional capabilities for their career advancement.


The IT Research Project 2 unit is the second part of the structured framework composing of NIT6001 and NIT6002. Students taking IT Research Project 2 will further improve the research planning, literature review, methodology designing, data collection according to the feedback received from NIT6001. Based on that, they further conduct more comprehensive data collection, data analysis, experimental evaluation, result analysis, and conclusion. By the unit's conclusion, students are expected to submit a comprehensive report encompassing a literature review, research problem formulation, research methods, data collection, experimental evaluation, result analysis, and conclusion. The report of this unit will have approximately 8000 words.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Select an appropriate research methodology based on the content of the research problem;
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the research process and a systematic approach to the investigation of their specialised area;
  3. Articulate and apply literature review strategies to critically analyse the existing literature;
  4. Prepare a rigorous research report addressing an important research problem; and
  5. Draw conclusions and make recommendations to a variety of audiences – specialised and non-specialised.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 15%
Final Presentation
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 35%
Progress Report
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 50%
Final Report

Required reading

The research material will be provided by the unit convenor and the supervisor appropriate to their research topic.

As part of a course

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